AH&SC - Technology Support Assistant (Temporary) - REQ03228 - 402520

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC7 £29,180 - £31,737

North Lanarkshire Council has a plan. As one of Scotland’s largest local authorities we are focussed on delivering quality Social Work services that put our people first.

We are currently offering rewarding opportunities to join our technology enabled care team for North Lanarkshire Council. Our staff are committed to providing a responsive care and support service which meets the needs of our residents, promotes and maintains their individual lifestyles and ensures they feel safe, comfortable, happy and independent in their own homes. We know that we can only do that if we have the right people with the rights skills, abilities and attitudes.

We are looking for people who have an interest in technology, share our vision and our ambitions, people with a sound value base and can demonstrate they are responsive to the needs of people. Successful candidates will carry out or assist with the installation and maintenance of technology enabled care equipment and provide advice to staff across the council and to individuals requiring support. In return, we will offer opportunities for you to enhance your experience and personal development and will provide necessary training in technology solutions.

Applicants must demonstrate that they have excellent communication and people skills, are self-motivated and enthusiastic. Possession of a SVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject is essential, with previous experience preferably within a health and social care setting required.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

You will require to hold a valid UK driving license.

This post is temporary for a period until 31/03/2025

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***